How a Ugandan Trader Tried To Sell Me Uhuru’s UNGA at Ksh120, And Why the Deal Did Not Go Through.

Govt Of Kenya Branded maize flour 

Sunday is the worst day to go around searching for Unga in Kenya, especially now that the most common foodstuff has been scaling greater heights in terms of pricing. 

So, I was one of the people who queued for maize flour at a certain shop waiting for a turn to be served. The shop keeper was a mean looking fellow with a sneering kind of attitude towards people.

My first instinct told me to walk away but another idea popped up to stop me from leaving until I have gotten what I went there for.

Anyway, when it was my time to be served, I asked for Unga (2 kg) and gave the fellow a Ksh100 expecting my 10bob back. Instead, the guy laughed and dropped the money into my hand open hand. I was like ‘what is wrong with my money?’  The guy did not say anything. He pushed me aside and went on to another customer. That was when I realized that he was charging more than the stipulated price. The large packet of maize flour was no longer trading at Ksh90 but it was Ksh120. Well, I left without a word.

I went around from one shop to another looking for this food stuff but to no avail.

Okay, I gave up the chase and returned to my foe to try another time. This time I was armed with Ksh120, just as he wanted. Desperate measures!

Oops! He spoke to his assistants in a language that can only be linked to Ugandan nationals staying in Kenya. Maybe he thought I do not understand the language. Fortunately, the same language is slightly different from my mother tongue, and I do understand every bit of it.

When I gave him the money and asked for Unga, he sneered again and told me to buy any other item in the shop--- maize flour can not be sold as a solo item, it has to be accompanied by something else.

Well, I thought he was playing with my mind. But he made it clear when he told his guys to make me leave. Then he said these in his language, “These Luos are so stupid, I wonder who will teach them to understand the law of scarcity, price fluctuation, and demand.”

Then I answered him in my language, “Okay, so this is the reason you are exploiting these people. You wanna teach them the law of demand and supply? For your information, I am not a Luo and don’t hide behind your language to talk ill about your customers.

I looked around in his shop for a trading license but I could not see any. It was time to exploit his weakness. I asked for where he has hidden his license. Of course, he did not have a say other than to say he does not need one to run a business in the country. “Kenya is a free nation and don’t lecture me about documents that have no value in this country. Money talks and I am sure you as well know better that blah blah blah you are saying to me.”

“Oh, even a Mganda is daring me about the laws of our land…” He did not expect this. The surprise on his face was a sure way to show defeat.

Other people joined in. Some were murmuring incoherent stuff while other wanted to be heard.  The two shop assistants looked thunderstruck, waiting for their master for instructions. The man was tongue tight too. And only a flash of anger could be seen in his eyes.

With a good crowd blocking the doorways, the man had nothing to do other than to accept defeat.  

He was like, “What do you want then?”

“I wanted a packet of unga but you said I should have asked for it only when I had bought something else. Unga itself has gone up by 30bob. What else to you expect from me?” I left the shop when everyone else was waiting for his answer.

Guess what, I went to another shop and bought it at Ksh90.

It so sad to see a trader taking advantage of Unga scarcity, exploiting common mwananchi because we do not ask questions--- we just don’t like to argue about our rights. Stand up! Fight for what you believe in. Don’t go down without a fight

Why UhuRuto May Lose State House Residency

president Uhuru and his Deputy W. Ruto (UhuRuto)

Today's match between Arsenal FC and ManU was so unpredictable. The special one was skillfully outwitted in the game by the most experienced manager in EPL, the elderly Arsene Wenger. The result was 'unbelievably' 2:0 to Arsenal. That was great, a game to watch in the field of play--- soccer match, but now we have two teams that are competing for the big seat in Kenya. The Uhuru Kenyatta team has nothing to offer other than matusis and empty promises that Kenyans already know the reality--- UhuRuto can't be trusted It is certain that the state house's meat was so sweet that the duo forgot that someday they will have to face Kenyans once more for reelection purposes. The two leader rides in pride and power like rich kids who happen to own the new ball in an area with kids from poor backgrounds. Of course, the rich kids would show off, choose who to let play on the team and those who would stand on the terraces to watch from afar. However, there are always some kids who do not take 'NO' for an answer and stay put. These kids usually go to play, just to make sure no one enjoys the game. And this has been RAO team. As things are by now, the team-kula nyama is dwindling between chances and sympathy. They made wrong decisions while they had a chance to make things cool. They went for big development projects and forgot that people (citizens) should come first in everything. Now that the cost of living has become unbearable to most Kenyans, the two have nothing to say other than to seek for cover is the political cocoon marred with ethnic divisions. No wonder Baba has a bigger say in almost everything that is happening in the country. Like a kid who had nothing to lose, he came, he played, he saw an opportunity and it is just a little more and he may score. Why, We watched the match between ARS and ManU. The special one was outplayed--- not because he had a weaker team, but because the Age in a manager played its cards well. Josse underestimated Wenger but forgot that in football, anything is possible. At the long run, well, you saw what happened. The same may happen to JP come August 8th, 2017...

Kenyans, Understanding Our Main Culture And Politics

Kenyans celebrating 50 years since independence

There are so many fake smiles in Kenya. Why? I guess so many of us are not genuine anymore. We have fear that a good smile is essential instrument of trouble, but a false one is a like a drum of honey that leads to cool harvest.

Who is a Kenyan?

First, we have to go back time in history. The second president of Kenya, the retired president D.T. arap Moi always had a say about this.. 'Kenyans are people who love peace and development.' A perfect description that summarizes everything about us.

Lets break it further,

A Kenyan is a peace loving person. This means he or she is ready to shun every kind of evil that might derail potential peace in a certain environment.

Our most important culture is peace and coexistence. Although we are from different ethnic social backgrounds, we uphold peace and speak a language that brings us close, forming one big community. We are wise enough to see that our differences are our main strength.

While we may be affiliated to different political parties, nothing is bigger than our nation, Kenya. Our culture speaks volume how politics is just like wind that blows in summer and dies in winter. This means, we never part ways!

Oops! 

Why is it that we Kenyans have failed terribly in terms of culture and politics? Oops! Some of you  do not understand the importance of combining the aspects for better tomorrow. It hurts to see the lost sheep straying into wolves' park without having an inkling of the outcome.

This brings us to the question, should we wait to be reminded of what we already know about ourselves or be directed by the invisible hand to do things beyond our accord?
I guess the foolish lot waits for such a reminder but agile minded people have their brains to lead them better. We only see a chance and go for it...we do not wait, we just do it!

How To Overcome Self-desperation, 4 Tricks That You Need

Self-desperation denies you a reason to see beyond how you feel

You have been searching for a ‘you’ in yourself but you are so unfortunate to find anything worth holding onto. Your friends say you do not even qualify to be in their midst, in other words, you are a bother. Then what?

Well, life sucks if you do not understand yourself. It is tricky! You may feel you have nothing that makes you stand and be counted amongst the people. A feeling that takes you to that moment whereby nothing about you makes any meaning in life. You feel desperate for recognition but something tells you that you will live in that doomed state forever. 

Think of a state between desperation and hopelessness in life. Sad beyond anyone’s wishes but great that you can really overcome and become a celebrity of your own. However, you need to focus your mind on these simple tricks.

First, learn to stay calm and positively motivated.

---To understand yourself, take time alone and ask yourself these simple question…

-Who are you?

-What are you?

-What do you wanna be?

You know what? Everything good or everything bad usually happens in your mind. If you think negatively about yourself, then do not expect other people to see you differently. Having a positive desire to be what you wanna be, originates from inside your head and goes from there. What you believe happens to carry the message to your personal behaviors.

So, if you are ready then move to part two…

Be sure of what you want in life and struggle to achieve that goal

---That move may seem so difficult to you since you do not trust yourself with simple life challenges. However, if you learn to give it a try then you will be amazed how good you are and how great you can be. A good start is measured by yours first achievement—something to focus your mind on.

Thirdly, don’t be shy and go alone when you know other people might be willing to walk with you.

---Now, you are calm and motivated to kick start your adventure n life. You are sure of what you want and nothing can take your mind from it. What then? Great, that marks the beginning of ‘real you’ against the world. You may make mistakes at the beginning but be ready to face the whole negative lot on your way to smashing goals. 

Nevertheless, if it happens that you are stuck and having no clues on how to go about it, be bold enough and ask for directions from someone you know would assist you out. It is easy that way than to hit the dead end and lose your will in pursuing your goals.

Moreover, be ready to help those struggling to reach there.

Be inspired to reach for those who are desperate 

---Guessing by how you started and the progress made, why not offer a hand to those who are struggling along the path to success? It is easy to give than to receive something in life, but if you help someone who is struggling; that person will never miss to give you thumbs up for a good job. And that is how you achieve happiness in what you do in life.

Parting shot!

In life, you have to start from somewhere and do not let anyone interfere with your mind. Be focused, be determined and pursue your dreams to the fullest. Do not be mean to others and be happy for who you are. 

4 Powerful Start-up Tips For New Writers

A writer never waits for chances.

What determines a writer in you? Let’s say you have a strong feeling that you have all it takes to conquer the writing world. However, it has only happened in your mind, since no one else has seen your crafted piece to ascertain your skills. Oops! You never know unless you let the world tell you where you stand and how you can improve your status as a writer.

Here are four steps to perfect your writing career. 

Arise and write... 

First, you have to stand somewhere. You just can't say you are good when you know very well that you haven't even started.

Secondly, the word 'I will' should not be in your vocabulary. Winners take a challenge when it presents itself, but those who doubt about their abilities keeps on postponing a challenge until they eventually quit.

Thirdly, take people’s reviews very seriously. If they say 'you have a long way to go', take the reviews as your baseline and go from there. If it needs delving deeply in learning how to write better, then do it without a second thought.

Live by your will not your say; best things in life come after a very hard struggle. And to perfect your writing career, you need to see the reason why you have to write, live by writing, take your career as your only best friend whom you never wanna lose. If you say you will do it later, then start preparing earlier before going down to business; produce a masterpiece for your client or blog.

In writing, there is always a second shot. If you happen to do badly at the initial stage, then learn do be better.

Read more stuff, practice new challenging tasks, ask questions from those who have already excelled in this career and apply your skills to the best of your knowledge. After that, go for it once more.

A writer reaches this stage someday

Writing is fun when you have reached a level of no return. The time when you have mastered the ‘hidden secret’ and the demand for your art is skyrocketing.